Philosophy - September 2007

2007-09-25 17:45:07 · 7 answers · asked by Khayzelle 1

2007-09-25 17:41:10 · 9 answers · asked by Apple Larry 2

2007-09-25 17:03:26 · 16 answers · asked by Sowcratees 6

I remember a time when I would say whatever that was on my mind. Until 6th grade when I felt that everyone hated me because of the peers in my class. I slowly became more in confident because of this girl who would tease me, and my friend for no reason. I blamed her for awhile for making me self-conscious to just be me. Now that I’m a freshman in college I can feel my self change, and everyday I try to open up just a little. I realized now in time that no one can change me just because they feel that their better.

Now that same girl who was so mean never changed. I can look at her and feel confident that I am doing something in my life, while she is stuck on drugs and is still mean to everyone that she knows who is doing better then she is.

Just someone can make you feel so small doesn’t mean you should hide. Because in the long run you will stay small if you hide. But if you try to be confident then you will grow larger then them and they will be smaller.

2007-09-25 16:58:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Being passionate about a cause has no worth when you're only setting yourself up for defeat. What's the point in caring?

2007-09-25 16:47:05 · 6 answers · asked by JazzyJackrabbit 2

3 men are holding the love of your life hostage. You are wounded in the stomach and bleeding profusely. You have a gun with 4 shots left. Your not that great of a shot. Your vision is a little blurry. What happens? Then tell me what happens the next day if there is a next day. Best answer wins

2007-09-25 16:08:31 · 5 answers · asked by Chance 3

Emerson---> “It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.”

What Emerson is saying is-->
it is simple to let others decide how one person should live. He defines the wise one as a person who will maintain his or her own values while living in the busy world.


Sartre------> "Does that mean that i should abandon myself to quietism? No. First, I should involve myself; then act on the old saw, 'nothing ventured, nothing gained.' Nor does it mean that i shouldn't belong to a party, but rather that i shall have no illusions and shall do what i can."

2007-09-25 15:56:30 · 1 answers · asked by curious 1

This question is simply meant to cause deep, possibly philosophical thinking. If one believes in God, and that God is all powerful and all knowing, then surely there can be no true free will. It is said that God gave man free will, but if God is all knowing, then that would mean he/she has all the knowledge of every choices outcome that every individual makes. Therefore, if the outcome is already known, then the choice is predetermined, and free will is non-existent. Thoughts?

2007-09-25 15:51:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

You are dying all your enimies surround you. You have the power to end the world and destroy everything annihilating this imperfect human race once in for all then in the wake of the destruction a new planet forms and animals once again reign in harmony without the human defect. You have the power to destroy your enimies and die forgotten. Or you could Erase there memories of your enimies so they wouldnt know what happened and Purify the planet and save the animals along with the humans from global warming and other human caused disasters. Or there can be a 4th choice that is made up entirely on your own? Either select one and add your own opinions or make up your own ending. Person with best answer wins Goodluck

2007-09-25 15:47:06 · 7 answers · asked by Chance 3

>>>

'She wasn’t quite pretty enough
to be someone’s trophy wife.

So she focused on her talents
and ended up with a life.'

>>>


All you have to do is fill in the blanks. If you're game for it?

(Or you could add another fifty thousand words and have a novel.)

2007-09-25 15:45:10 · 2 answers · asked by Doc Watson 7

This is an ethics Q in philosophy. Can you try and reason out your Answer? I know it's hard for some(& I include myself among the some), but try to state your position clearly.

2007-09-25 15:38:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 15:38:06 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to write a 6 sentenced paragraph, so please be specific.

2007-09-25 15:31:15 · 2 answers · asked by cutiepie_sanders 2

In Western culture, we approach insults, criticisms, put downs and such as issues to be addressed. These are situations that can provoke anger, embarrassment, humiliation, etc.

In Easter philosophies, such as Buddhism, the criticism is to be appreciated and welcomed. The Eastern philosophies view this behaviour as something that helps to destroy the ego.

Are you decidedly Eastern or Western on the issue?

2007-09-25 15:07:32 · 15 answers · asked by guru 7

I was reading shoeless joe today and there was this one line that was like "If it makes you happy, then do it," or something along those lines. And for some reason, that hit me, hard.

I feel like I haven't been living my life the way I want to. Like something is holding me back. I dont care about having an average high paying job. Possessions dont mean anything to me. I would much rather be remembered for who I was as a person, then what kind of car I drove. Does that mean theres something wrong with me? I want to learn from the world. I crave a different environment and culture. I want some excitement in my life.

I guess Im trying to find myself. Where I belong in the world. I sometimes wish I knew exactly what I want to do with my life. Mostly Im afraid Ill never be able to get that excitment I want and Ill wind up in a 5x5 cubicle working for some bald-headed fatso. I know I dont want that, but what do I want?

help please?

2007-09-25 15:03:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are we here just to suffer?
If we just here to live at the expense of killing other critters?

2007-09-25 15:01:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Its only when I stop caring that I have stopped caring that I can begin to care again."

I read this one on vinecrawler.com and it really made me think...

What do you think this person means?

2007-09-25 14:49:44 · 7 answers · asked by WhatIf 1

Do you think that it is better to let your emotions show and vent when you feel something is bothering you. Or do you think that you should keep it to yourself and try to be a more positive person?

2007-09-25 14:48:06 · 5 answers · asked by Lizabeth 2

...And what is that 'something'?

2007-09-25 14:31:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know there are ethnic & cultural preferences. This is not a Q about that. This is an ethics Q in philosophy. Stay on topic or move on, please.

2007-09-25 13:49:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Theres responsibility, family, friends, debt.... amidst all that. When does your life ever really belong to you?

2007-09-25 13:43:59 · 19 answers · asked by *Veronica* 4

If you believe that mouse is higher than man don't answer. It is a simple decision.

2007-09-25 13:38:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-09-25 13:35:28 · 16 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7

Okay, heres a good one, How do we know our memories are real? how do I really went to a friends house today? How will I know in the future that I asked this question? How will you know for sure that you answered this the day after? In short; How do we know?

I've asked this before, please dont answer if you have already answered it when I asked earlier.

2007-09-25 13:33:03 · 15 answers · asked by Patrick 2

Is is symbolic of randomness? Of lack of relativity to any meaning? I don't get it. Who came up with this, I see it all the time lately? THANKS for helping out if you can!

2007-09-25 13:28:14 · 21 answers · asked by Guinness 5

I heard somewhere that it's true.

2007-09-25 13:17:55 · 11 answers · asked by Srbuhi S 1

2007-09-25 13:08:26 · 35 answers · asked by its_raining_outside 2

This is a classical Modern Architecture "theory". Do you agree?

2007-09-25 13:07:28 · 10 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7

2007-09-25 13:00:30 · 14 answers · asked by ziggy 2

example: Someone blows somebody's head off just for the fun of it, or taking the ten commandments off the wall cause someone just might follow them, or thinking everybody is equal when nature proves otherwise, or some kid gets raped and killed. Get the point?

2007-09-25 12:59:23 · 8 answers · asked by Darren T 1